N1655C - 1953 Cessna 180 Aircraft Registration

C180

1953 CESSNA 180

Aircraft Description

N1655C is a 1953 Cessna 180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mardis Nicky Lee in Goddard, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 2, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 1968. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N1655C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1074B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1655C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6503, -97.4286 on May 4, 2024. The FAA registry record for N1655C was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1655C. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1953
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 2, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 1968

Registered Owner

Name
MARDIS NICKY LEE
Address
15 LAKERIDGE
City
GODDARD
State / Zip Code
Kansas67052
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50203513
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1074B

Additional Details

Registration
N1655C
Serial Number
30355
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00202160

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2024 (UTC 21:32:21)
Airport
Latitude
37.650314
Longitude
-97.428583

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC